Georgia's ban on gender-affirming care for minors takes effect July 1
Bans on gender-affirming care go into effect in several states July 1, including Georgia where families and providers are preparing for what comes next.
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Listen to cherished lullabies — from Brahms to Backstreet Boys — sung by our readers
In response to our callout, you shared (and crooned) bedtime musical selections that work magic. (Well, except for the mom who tried an Enya song and whose kid begged, "Stop singing!")
Growing without groaning: A brief guide to gardening when you have chronic pain
Want to plant but afraid of the 'ouch'? Here's advices from a physical therapist for how to get hands-on in the garden, even if you have back pain or other chronic aches.
The NCAA looks to weed out marijuana from its banned drug list
An NCAA panel asked the association to treat marijuana like alcohol. The NCAA is expected to make a final decision on the matter in the fall.
'Anti-dopamine parenting' can curb a kid's craving for screens or sweets
Why is it so difficult for parents to limit screen time? Why are kids cranky after a birthday party? Or unable to stop playing video games? The answer may be in brain chemistry: too much dopamine.
It's never too late to explore your gender identity. Here's how to start
Everyone has a gender — and we express it all the time. But if you're an adult starting to think about your gender in a more expansive way, NPR's Life Kit has tips on how to do that.
Donald Triplett, the 1st person diagnosed with autism, dies at 89
The Mississippi man known as "Case 1" was the first person to be diagnosed with autism. Triplett was the subject of a book and documentary titled In a Different Key and many medical journal articles.
1.1 million people — and counting — have had Medicaid coverage revoked this year
About 1 million people have lost Medicaid coverage nationwide since April. Of that, about a quarter of them live in Florida.
A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again
A dangerous chemical called xylazine is being mixed into fentanyl across the U.S., but who's doing it and why is a mystery. The government still doesn't identify and track new drug threats.
These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier
Living near parks can boost health and well being. But low-income communities and those of color often have less access than wealthier, white ones. Revamping schoolyards could be a game changer.